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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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